While "Concheros" is the oldest and most common name for the dance as performed today, other names are used such as Huehuenches, Chichimecas, Aztecas and Mexicas. Some are regional and some are names that have been used more recently to mark how the dance has evolved.

Concheros, Mexican ritual dance that preserves many elements of pre-Columbian religious ritual. It apparently originated in 1522, after the Spanish conquest of the Chichimec tribe, as a means of continuing ancient ritual.

Danza de concheros concheros son grupos de danza ritual en México. Este fenómeno cultural tiene raíces mexicanas sincréticas (tanto prehispánicas como cristianas), y está vinculado a diversas fiestas religiosas.

Aug 15, 2019 · Concheros offer a ritual cleansing in Mexico City’s Zocalo. RNS photo by Irving Cabrerra Torres Conchero dances honor pre-Hispanic gods and create a connection with the cosmos through...

Apr 15, 2017 · Here’s everything you need to know about the contemporary concheros, aka Mexico City’s ‘Aztec Dancers’, including where to see them. History While many labour under the illusion that the Aztec Dancers of the Mexican capital are merely there for the amusement of tourists, the dancers and the dance itself have a long and rich history, one ...

Aug 2, 2024 · The concheros’ dance is a cultural treasure of Mexico, deserving of appreciation and preservation. This unique and sacred artistic expression connects us to our pre-Hispanic roots and teaches us the importance of honoring our traditions.

2019-08-20; Religion News Service; An ancient dance tradition with roots in Mexico’s indigenous culture, the Conchero calls down ancestral spirits to give their blessing and to purify observers through ritual smoke.

La Danza de los Concheros es una de las danzas que surgió de esta mezcla de elementos prehispánicos y cristianos. Esta danza se caracteriza por el uso de conchas, que representan la creación del mundo, y por el uso de instrumentos musicales prehispánicos como el teponaztli y …

Jan 25, 2018 · De este modo en esa concha-guitarra o mandolina ellos podían contar las antiguas veintenas, a éste nuevo instrumento se le llamo Concha, Mecalhuehetl, Zin-zin o Ayoyote, todo bajo la supervisión de los frailes, de ahí …

Apr 6, 2024 · The Concheros dance is a traditional Mexican indigenous dance form that has deep ritualistic elements. It is a dance that has been passed down through generations and is still performed today by indigenous communities in Mexico.